CAD/CAM Engineer / LPC-S / Dept 055 (Portland, OR)

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits that start on the 1st of the month following your hire date

401K

Paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement for you and your family

Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

And so much more!

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

PURPOSE:

To program Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 5 Axis Milling Equipment, ATOS scan system, utilizing advanced CAD/CAM systems.

Essential Functions:

• Identifies and interprets casting dimensions and tolerances from blueprints.
• Develop three-dimensional coordinate systems as to support machining requirements
• Completes a variety of mathematical calculations, including technical math, analytic geometry and trigonometry.
• Develop methods and tools to efficiently create/edit geometric models
• Understand mechanical and aero/mechanical design iteration process and help to define strategies for automation.
• Define appropriate test cases for validation analyses.
• Conduct verification/validation analysis.
• Perform process capability (e.g. cPKs, Gauge R & R) studies.
• Edit and develops complex CNC/Scanning programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Utilize macro/parametric methodologies to facilitate all process.
• Coordinates and oversees new CNC program testing and debugging.
• Creates and implements production procedures, documentation and communications.
• Works with engineering on fixture design and development for the department
• Works with outside vendors on tooling solution and cost reductions for new parts and improvements with existing parts
• Uses probing to maximize the robustness of the CNC program.
• Review customer requirements and assess cost, lead time, and compliance capability.
• Gather record, analyze and summarize data in various formats; prepares technical reports of results; evaluates projects goals and processes.
• Provide technical expertise, project supervision and leadership to subordinate technicians; provides technical expertise to and acts as liaison with other department personnel, customers and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, completion of 4 year Machining Apprenticeship program and 10 years experience with setting up and programming CNC milling machines or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong CNC programming skills and CAD background is required.
• Proficiency using CAD/CAM software. Preferably Delcam Power Shape/Power Mill. Will accept Mastercam/CAMWorks/SmartCAM/NX/Catia.
• Strong skills in developing, coding and deploying customized applications. Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique cards, job plans, Quality Control Manuals, blueprints and drawings. Perform calculations in conjuction with GD&T callouts, program Renishaw probing routines, read and write Macro B programing, read and use mechanical measuring devices and thorough knowledge of tooling and set up procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex machining issues as they arise.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Capable of interacting with various levels of the organization. Must demonstrate a high degree of objectivity and integrity in the evaluation of people and problems.
• Lean Manufacturing Experience.
• Six Sigma Training.